Check out 0.54 where Simon gets owned by a teenage girl on Britain's Got Talent. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAf75...&feature=bz301
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAf75...&feature=bz301
Simon Cowell getting owned!
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I thought it was a bit embarrassing. For her.
He might not be a good singer/dancer etc, but...he's not standing on stage claiming he is, so that's not really a problem.
He might not be a good singer/dancer etc, but...he's not standing on stage claiming he is, so that's not really a problem.
It always makes me laugh me when talentless people - and it always is talentless people - have a go at Simon for his judgements.
They've spent hours and hours queueing up to see him and to get his opinion. So why, once they get it do they suddenly decide he's a twit? Makes no sense to me, but it definitely makes great telly.
They've spent hours and hours queueing up to see him and to get his opinion. So why, once they get it do they suddenly decide he's a twit? Makes no sense to me, but it definitely makes great telly.
Remember this is the same Simon Cowell who turned down Take That. It seems Simon can dish it out but can't take it.
To be honest, I did think that they looked like a right bunch of ninnies jumping around like that. They showed no effort in what they were doing. It just looked like they were having a laugh really - especially the lad. I would have been gobsmacked if they'd have gotten through.
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“Remember this is the same Simon Cowell who turned down Take That. It seems Simon can dish it out but can't take it.”
“Remember this is the same Simon Cowell who turned down Take That. It seems Simon can dish it out but can't take it.”
That doesn't make any sense what so ever.
Yep, no owning happened whatsoever. Just another talentless person exclaiming Simon "dont know wot heez talking bout".
Whether he does or not isn't the issue. He's the judge, she isn't. End of story.
Whether he does or not isn't the issue. He's the judge, she isn't. End of story.
soundwave....is that you by any chance?
Hardly owned, was it?
I have to admit I roared with laughter when she said "the youth worker at the community centre at our estate"
Hardly owned, was it?
I have to admit I roared with laughter when she said "the youth worker at the community centre at our estate"
Originally Posted by soapaddictDS:
“It was funny but like Smithy1204, i also felt quite embarrassed for her”
“It was funny but like Smithy1204, i also felt quite embarrassed for her
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She made her look & sound an absolute fool. Looks like the youth worker at the community centre won't be getting called up for any talent-spotting any time soon.
Originally Posted by Agent F:
“soundwave....is that you by any chance?
Hardly owned, was it?
I have to admit I roared with laughter when she said "the youth worker at the community centre at our estate"”
“soundwave....is that you by any chance?
Hardly owned, was it?
I have to admit I roared with laughter when she said "the youth worker at the community centre at our estate"
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Well we all know that Simon is a bully, but it seems most people on here think he's some kind of god who invented music! He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“Well we all know that Simon is a bully, but it seems most people on here think he's some kind of god who invented music! He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
“Well we all know that Simon is a bully, but it seems most people on here think he's some kind of god who invented music! He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
1.I don't think SC is a bully.
2.I don't think SC invented music.
3.SC is an astute business man and has no desire to be a father figure.
4.Scarp heap was the best place for those dancers.
5.'Owned' is a stupid americanisation and means something quite different in this country.
6.Is there a particular reason why you are ranting on about this?
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“Well we all know that Simon is a bully, but it seems most people on here think he's some kind of god who invented music! He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
“Well we all know that Simon is a bully, but it seems most people on here think he's some kind of god who invented music! He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
He didn't throw those two kids on the scap heap when he'd finished with them, seeing as they were never an act of his to start with.
Simon Cowell is interested in acts which will make money for Simon Cowell. That's hardly news. And he seems to be doing pretty well out of it. Nothing wrong with that.
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“Well we all know that Simon is a bully, but it seems most people on here think he's some kind of god who invented music! He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
“Well we all know that Simon is a bully, but it seems most people on here think he's some kind of god who invented music! He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
No, you & others who think like you might think he's a bully, but that doesn't make him one.
There are a lot of talented people who'd never usually get the chance to go in front of industry moguls like Simon. You can see from shows like this that some people have been doing jobs that pay the bills but don't include what they enjoying doing most (e.g. singing, playing a musical instrument, comedy). Then along comes such a show - they audition &, if they're good enough, they get someone like him to give his honest opinion on their ability.
There are also some people who are good enough to entertain their relatives, maybe the local pub, but who'll never be good enough for the national stage never mind the world stage, who'll never be good enough to make money for the people they want to invest time & money in them. Their family & friends praise them, they start to believe what they say, & they think they're much better than they are or ever will be. Paul Evans was right when he said a long time ago that there comes a point when it's no longer about their voices, it's about their ears. The same principle can be applied to comics who think they're funnier than they are, the baton-twirlers who can't go 20 seconds without dropping them, the dancers who forget their steps, are out of sync with each other or have a poor routine. Their family & friends, in trying to encourage them (which is a good thing) have unwittingly crossed the line into deluding them & each other (which is a bad thing), opening them up to the hurt that an eventually honest review by someone who actually knows what they're talking about is likely to bring with it.
Simon is telling them what they should have been told well before they entered the competition. They aren't good enough for what they want to do, which is go through to the next stage, maybe even win. He's looking for an act to entertain the Queen & other dignitaries or celebs, not their friends at school, the man who runs the corner shop or the two 5-year olds next door. If other people had been more honest with them before they entered the competition, they'd have either put more work into their act, seen it as nothing more than a bit of fun or not continued with it. Nothing that Simon says stops them deciding to do the same thing now - the only thing that will stop them is them.
Originally Posted by robinsbatman:
“No, you & others who think like you might think he's a bully, but that doesn't make him one.
There are a lot of talented people who'd never usually get the chance to go in front of industry moguls like Simon. You can see from shows like this that some people have been doing jobs that pay the bills but don't include what they enjoying doing most (e.g. singing, playing a musical instrument, comedy). Then along comes such a show - they audition &, if they're good enough, they get someone like him to give his honest opinion on their ability.
There are also some people who are good enough to entertain their relatives, maybe the local pub, but who'll never be good enough for the national stage never mind the world stage, who'll never be good enough to make money for the people they want to invest time & money in them. Their family & friends praise them, they start to believe what they say, & they think they're much better than they are or ever will be. Paul Evans was right when he said a long time ago that there comes a point when it's no longer about their voices, it's about their ears. The same principle can be applied to comics who think they're funnier than they are, the baton-twirlers who can't go 20 seconds without dropping them, the dancers who forget their steps, are out of sync with each other or have a poor routine. Their family & friends, in trying to encourage them (which is a good thing) have unwittingly crossed the line into deluding them & each other (which is a bad thing), opening them up to the hurt that an eventually honest review by someone who actually knows what they're talking about is likely to bring with it.
Simon is telling them what they should have been told well before they entered the competition. They aren't good enough for what they want to do, which is go through to the next stage, maybe even win. He's looking for an act to entertain the Queen & other dignitaries or celebs, not their friends at school, the man who runs the corner shop or the two 5-year olds next door. If other people had been more honest with them before they entered the competition, they'd have either put more work into their act, seen it as nothing more than a bit of fun or not continued with it. Nothing that Simon says stops them deciding to do the same thing now - the only thing that will stop them is them.”
“No, you & others who think like you might think he's a bully, but that doesn't make him one.
There are a lot of talented people who'd never usually get the chance to go in front of industry moguls like Simon. You can see from shows like this that some people have been doing jobs that pay the bills but don't include what they enjoying doing most (e.g. singing, playing a musical instrument, comedy). Then along comes such a show - they audition &, if they're good enough, they get someone like him to give his honest opinion on their ability.
There are also some people who are good enough to entertain their relatives, maybe the local pub, but who'll never be good enough for the national stage never mind the world stage, who'll never be good enough to make money for the people they want to invest time & money in them. Their family & friends praise them, they start to believe what they say, & they think they're much better than they are or ever will be. Paul Evans was right when he said a long time ago that there comes a point when it's no longer about their voices, it's about their ears. The same principle can be applied to comics who think they're funnier than they are, the baton-twirlers who can't go 20 seconds without dropping them, the dancers who forget their steps, are out of sync with each other or have a poor routine. Their family & friends, in trying to encourage them (which is a good thing) have unwittingly crossed the line into deluding them & each other (which is a bad thing), opening them up to the hurt that an eventually honest review by someone who actually knows what they're talking about is likely to bring with it.
Simon is telling them what they should have been told well before they entered the competition. They aren't good enough for what they want to do, which is go through to the next stage, maybe even win. He's looking for an act to entertain the Queen & other dignitaries or celebs, not their friends at school, the man who runs the corner shop or the two 5-year olds next door. If other people had been more honest with them before they entered the competition, they'd have either put more work into their act, seen it as nothing more than a bit of fun or not continued with it. Nothing that Simon says stops them deciding to do the same thing now - the only thing that will stop them is them.
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He is a bully and is only interested in Simon himself. He sometimes steps out of line with the insults he gives, but when someone stands up to him you can see the fear in his eyes.
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“He is a bully and is only interested in Simon himself. He sometimes steps out of line with the insults he gives, but when someone stands up to him you can see the fear in his eyes.”
“He is a bully and is only interested in Simon himself. He sometimes steps out of line with the insults he gives, but when someone stands up to him you can see the fear in his eyes.”
You are extracting the proverbial now.
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“He is a bully and is only interested in Simon himself. He sometimes steps out of line with the insults he gives, but when someone stands up to him you can see the fear in his eyes.”
“He is a bully and is only interested in Simon himself. He sometimes steps out of line with the insults he gives, but when someone stands up to him you can see the fear in his eyes.”
Fear - you wish. The expression on his face is amazement at their delusion/cheek. By "stands up to him" do you mean like that silly girl the other night with her dance partner, all armoured up in pink?
From the way you're posting, can I take it we'll be seeing you on one of these shows sometime soon getting some of his opinion? Or have you or someone know already had a review from him that didn't go down too well?
Originally Posted by SomebodytoLove:
“You are extracting the proverbial now.”
“You are extracting the proverbial now.
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Aren't they just? I can hear the drips from here, soon to be followed by the sound of the toilet flushing.
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
“He should be a father figure for his acts not thorwing them on the scarp heap when he's finished with them!”
That's even more ridiculous than suggesting Simon Cowell invented music. Their fathers should be father figures. Contestants audition to be judged by the panel and hopefully get a record deal or £100,000. They do not audition for a parent. (Though if Cowell reads this, he'll probably start developing a show called "Dad Idol".)
They come to exploit the opportunities which are on offer through Simon Cowell's shows for fame and financial gain. They do not care one bit about Simon Cowell. In return, Simon Cowell sets up his shows to exploit the contestants for financial gain and does not care one bit about the contestants
It is a business arrangement, not a marriage.
Originally Posted by soundwave:
“He is a bully and is only interested in Simon himself. He sometimes steps out of line with the insults he gives, but when someone stands up to him you can see the fear in his eyes.”
“He is a bully and is only interested in Simon himself. He sometimes steps out of line with the insults he gives, but when someone stands up to him you can see the fear in his eyes.”
They actively encourage contestants to stand up to the judges (particularly Simon) and not stand around like Stepford Wives saying "thank you". The reason for this is that it makes great TV when total losers like these 2 start getting mouthy.
Originally Posted by robinsbatman:
“Fear - you wish. The expression on his face is amazement at their delusion/cheek. By "stands up to him" do you mean like that silly girl the other night with her dance partner, all armoured up in pink?
From the way you're posting, can I take it we'll be seeing you on one of these shows sometime soon getting some of his opinion? Or have you or someone know already had a review from him that didn't go down too well?”
“Fear - you wish. The expression on his face is amazement at their delusion/cheek. By "stands up to him" do you mean like that silly girl the other night with her dance partner, all armoured up in pink?
From the way you're posting, can I take it we'll be seeing you on one of these shows sometime soon getting some of his opinion? Or have you or someone know already had a review from him that didn't go down too well?
”
I'm starting to believe they are that girl, surely only the girl herself could be deluded enough to think that looked anything but the pathetic shambles it was.
If Simon really was a bully he could have just asked for that bit to be edited out. I actually think the episode showed more of Simon the nice guy, smiling, winking, giving a standing ovation, etc. He was willing to allow himself to be shown having the mickey taken.
Originally Posted by C14E:
“That's even more ridiculous than suggesting Simon Cowell invented music. Their fathers should be father figures. Contestants audition to be judged by the panel and hopefully get a record deal or £100,000. They do not audition for a parent. (Though if Cowell reads this, he'll probably start developing a show called "Dad Idol".)
They come to exploit the opportunities which are on offer through Simon Cowell's shows for fame and financial gain. They do not care one bit about Simon Cowell. In return, Simon Cowell sets up his shows to exploit the contestants for financial gain and does not care one bit about the contestants
It is a business arrangement, not a marriage.”
“That's even more ridiculous than suggesting Simon Cowell invented music. Their fathers should be father figures. Contestants audition to be judged by the panel and hopefully get a record deal or £100,000. They do not audition for a parent. (Though if Cowell reads this, he'll probably start developing a show called "Dad Idol".)
They come to exploit the opportunities which are on offer through Simon Cowell's shows for fame and financial gain. They do not care one bit about Simon Cowell. In return, Simon Cowell sets up his shows to exploit the contestants for financial gain and does not care one bit about the contestants
It is a business arrangement, not a marriage.”
Originally Posted by C14E:
“They actively encourage contestants to stand up to the judges (particularly Simon) and not stand around like Stepford Wives saying "thank you". The reason for this is that it makes great TV when total losers like these 2 start getting mouthy.”
“They actively encourage contestants to stand up to the judges (particularly Simon) and not stand around like Stepford Wives saying "thank you". The reason for this is that it makes great TV when total losers like these 2 start getting mouthy.”
Well said. He's there for business reasons only, not to make friends with anyone, & I suspect he couldn't give a monkey's whether the contestants like him as a person. What he cares about is whether enough of the public will like the show to watch it to the end (high ratings = high income) & will like the winning act enough to give them a career that makes money for him as well as them.
Despite all these years of X Factor/Pop Idol & American Idol, America/Britain's Got Talent with the tv audience being shown clips of talentless people talking themselves up & falling flat on their faces, some people still believe that Simon should be nice, moan that it's not fair, say they weren't given a chance etc. They need to get their heads around the fact that what works holding a hairbrush in front of the wardrobe mirror, jigging about in the lounge in front of assorted relatives, or singing to your mates on the bus doesn't necessarily work on tv. If people won't pay to see you, he's not going to pay to keep you.
Well we all know what he's like as a person and how he comes across. He's also a hypocrite and he also pervs over young girls who are old enough to be his daughter! The man's a creep as far as I'm concerned.
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